Source: The Daily Economy
by Peter C Earle
“No sooner did news break of the cold-blooded killer of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson than an outbreak of immoral preening did, with approval erupting across social media. Supporters of the assassin justified the act with claims that insurance companies are ‘murdering people’ or that ‘corporate greed’ is driving higher rates of claim denials. It’s a tremendously oversimplified narrative, fueled by ignorance, ideological fervor, and bloodthirstiness, and it blithely ignores the complexities of the healthcare system and the broader economic forces at play.” (12/11/24)